Each year, Australia experiences uncontrollable fires that destroy homes, land and livelihoods. CFS and firemen are learning from Indigenous Australians and traditional techniques like back burning to prevent these catastrophes. Senior Researcher from the United Nations University, Sam Johnston, spoke to me about his research into these traditional methods.

The Coalition Government is deciding whether to lower the university HECS loan repayment threshold. If the change comes to fruition, graduates will be required to replay their debt once they earn $42,000 per annum, instead of the current $54,126 threshold.

President of Adelaide University's Student Representative Council, Tom Gilchrist, is encouraging people to protest against the reforms, saying it will impact those who can least afford it.

In 2016, Arman Abrahimzadeh was awarded Young South Australian of the Year after he launched The Zahra Foundation to support victims of domestic violence. I spoke to Arman about his fight for change and what this award means for him. Image source: http://zahrafoundation.org.au/

Days for Girls is a nonprofit organisation that is providing women around the world with period kits. Each kit contains washable hand-sewn sanitary pads and underwear. The company aims to provide girls and women with sustainable menstrual health solutions that will enable them to go to school and be empowered within their communities.

I spoke to founder of the Australian Chapter, Gloria Butsworth, about the work they are doing.

Since she was a young girl, Helen Oxenham has campaigned for women's rights and to end domestic violence. She continues her battle, and is now fighting to establish a city memorial for victims like herself.